The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

He cringed and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling and

I can manage to make

sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears his

tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I had no

his hand that held my arm. I noted how his fingertips burned

to ignore that feeling and

nod, reassuring him that I would

gives me a crooked awkward smile

beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of

that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced

“Besides, I loved staring at

stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at

brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and

to see him

even more.

the way I was making Aiden squirm

was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did

his cheeks redder than it

into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy

simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound

I raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing

me from afar and took a picture of me.” I

to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over

be a bully at all.” I

cupcake.”I pouted.

his chin. “I was a

narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one

baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid

years and you’re not even that

the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and